Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Staffordshire
Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Richard Wakefield C Of E Primary School, Burton Street, Tutbury, DE13 9NR
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School among the 746 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 746 | 73% | ← Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast and Team Time Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Dog and Partridge Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Cask and Pottle Pub/bar/nightclub | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Orchard House Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| New Inn Tutbury Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Gorkha Palace Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Sage and Honey Other catering premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| D&J Patel Convinience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School
What is Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School last inspected?
Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School was last inspected on 11 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Richard Wakefield C of E Primary School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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